No frills Class AB power amps, modular design

[pjug]

I want to replace an amplifier, and will stick with Class AB (Please no debating of Class A vs Class AB vs Class D). Here are some I have been looking at, all with the modular design where multichannel versions are also available. I really want the P2 but price is a little high. Maybe try to find a used one. Or the PVA2 looks good too and really the power would be enough for me. The Monolith 2X (essentially an ATI built in USA) seems like a bargain - some say it is ugly but I like how it looks. The Emotiva does not seem to measure up to the others but I listed it anyway. Any opinions?

ATI AT6002 (Also AT4002)
https://hometheaterhifi.com/reviews...-at6002-multi-channel-power-amplifier-review/

Anthem P2
https://www.soundstagenetwork.com/measurements/anthem_statement_p2/

Anthem PVA2
https://www.soundstagenetwork.com/measurements/anthem_pva2/

Emotive XPA-2
https://www.stereophile.com/content/emotiva-xpa-gen3-two-channel-power-amplifier-measurements

Monoprice Monolith 2X
https://www.audioholics.com/amplifier-reviews/monoprice-monolith-7-channel-amplifier-review/3

 

[pjug]

Also I should have listed Anthem MCA-225 but I can't find measurements on that one. Maybe that is reason to buy it and drop ship to Amir?

 

[Rick Sykora]

I want to replace an amplifier, and will stick with Class AB (Please no debating of Class A vs Class AB vs Class D). Here are some I have been looking at, all with the modular design where multichannel versions are also available. I really want the P2 but price is a little high. Maybe try to find a used one. Or the PVA2 looks good too and really the power would be enough for me. The Monolith 2X (essentially an ATI built in USA) seems like a bargain - some say it is ugly but I like how it looks. The Emotiva does not seem to measure up to the others but I listed it anyway. Any opinions?

ATI AT6002 (Also AT4002)
https://hometheaterhifi.com/reviews...-at6002-multi-channel-power-amplifier-review/

Anthem P2
https://www.soundstagenetwork.com/measurements/anthem_statement_p2/

Anthem PVA2
https://www.soundstagenetwork.com/measurements/anthem_pva2/

Emotive XPA-2
https://www.stereophile.com/content/emotiva-xpa-gen3-two-channel-power-amplifier-measurements

Monoprice Monolith 2X
https://www.audioholics.com/amplifier-reviews/monoprice-monolith-7-channel-amplifier-review/3

Am on a similar mission...

I would add the Outlaw Audio 5000 or 7000x. My only experience is with Emotiva and have had no complaints. I have had 3 (all new) and sold all of them for almost as much as I paid. I have only bought closeouts or sale items from them in the past. These opps are fewer these days.

Happy hunting!